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Adjunct Instructor, French

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Work type: Adjunct

Location: Chester

Categories: Adjunct

The Department of Modern Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences at Widener University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Professor of French. The successful candidate will have experience teaching Francophone language and culture at the undergraduate level and will be expected to teach primarily language classes at the beginner and intermediate levels. The ability and credentials to teach advanced literature and culture at the 300-level is preferred but not required for consideration for this position.

Widener University is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and thrive. The College of Arts and Sciences puts high priority on inclusive pedagogy, inclusive mentoring, and community engagement. Those candidates who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences in their application. The appointment is for the 2024-25 academic year. Need is likely to exist beyond the upcoming academic year so reappointment to this or a similar position may be a possibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach a three-course load for AY2024-25 (lower-division French; Francophone literature and culture teaching assignments are dependent upon qualifications and experience)
• Adjunct language faculty at Widener enjoy a great deal of autonomy at Widener. They design their own syllabi and are free to implement their preferred language acquisition pedagogy and techniques of their choosing within prevailing norms and best practices in SLA.
• A minimum of 4 office hours weekly are required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MA in French or closely related field

• Experience teaching French language at the undergraduate level; The ability and credentials to teach advanced literature and culture at the 300-level is preferred but not required for consideration for this position.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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Advertised: 26 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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